Role of Non-Invasive CT Angiography in Improving Risk Stratification for Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases: A Retrospective Study View PDF

^*Qays A Hassan
Department Of Surgery, Alkindy College Of Medicine, University Of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

^*Corresponding Author:

Qays A Hassan
Department Of Surgery, Alkindy College Of Medicine, University Of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Email:qtimeme@yahoo.com

Published on: 2017-12-10

Abstract

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has become an effective tool for noninvasive evaluation of coronary artery plaque characteristics. The objective of this study was to identify both “culprit” and “stable” coronary lesions by CCTA, aiming to improve risk stratification in patients who had coronary artery disease (CAD).

Keywords

Coronary computed tomography angiography; Coronary artery plaque; Coronary artery disease; Stable angina; Acute coronary syndrome

Introduction

Notwithstanding the advance in medical therapy and use of different interventional procedures, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) continues to be one of the chief causes of morbidity and death in developed nations [1]. In the occurrence of coronary episodes, atherosclerotic plaque characters (including the rate of stenosis as well as composition and morphology) have been shown to play a crucially significant role.